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22 February 2021 afPE Free Webinar: Physical Education and the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) » 22/02/21 UPDATE: THIS WEBINAR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Back, by popular demand, the Association for Physical Education...
22 February 2021 afPE CEO responds to the Prime Minister’s confirmation of the wider opening of schools on 8th March » 22/02/21 Following the PMs announcement this evening, confirming the wider opening of schools from 8th March, afPE’s CE...
22 February 2021 afPE Free Webinar: Physical Education and the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) » 22/02/21 UPDATE: THIS WEBINAR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Back, by popular demand, the Association for Physical Education is...
09 February 2021 Oak is now ‘zero-rated’ for all users on Vodafone, EE, BT, O2, GiffGaff, Three, SMARTY Mobile, Tesco » 09/02/21 How to help your students with internet access A guide to accessing internet data for your pupils...
05 February 2021 DfE announces additional significant investment in opening school facilities » 05/02/21 The Department for Education will today be announcing an investment of £10.1 million of funding into schools ac...
05 February 2021 Impact of COVID-19 on grassroots sport probed in new report » 05/02/21 Lockdown restrictions have left both adults and children feeling unmotivated and unhealthy Closures...
28 January 2021 Michael Crichton to step down as afPE Chair » 28/01/21 After a total of six years in the role, Michael Crichton is stepping down as Chair of the Association for...
26 January 2021 Sport England’s new strategy puts sport and physical activity at heart of nation’s recovery » 26/01/21 Sport England has today announced its new 10 year strategy which puts sport and physical activity at the hear...
25 January 2021 afPE Partner with Oak Academy to offer KS1&2 PE Lessons » The Association for Physical Education is excited to have partnered with Oak National Academy to offer KS1 and KS2 phys...
14 January 2021 Sport England: Children’s activity levels down but many embrace new opportunities » 14/01/21 The number of children and young people who were physically active fell during the 2019/20 academic year in Eng...
14 January 2021 afPE Statement: Using School PE and Sport Facilities for Covid-19 Testing » 14/01/21 afPE’s statement regarding the use of PE and sport facilities for Covid-19 testing. The location will be on...
12 January 2021 Inductions for Centres to Deliver the Level 4 Qualification in Supporting Pupils’ Wellbeing Through » 12/01/20 Sports Leaders and the Association for Physical Education have in partnership, developed a new Level 4 Qualifi...
07 January 2021 Updated DfE Guidance: Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak » 07/01/20 The Department for Education has published updated guidance today: ‘Actions for schools during the coronaviru...
06 January 2021 afPE Statement for Schools » 06/01/21 Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a national lockdown, we know that schools and early years settin...
04 January 2021 National Lockdown 3 » 04/01/21 At 8pm on the 4th January 2021, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced a new national lockdown . Specific...
12 December 2020 New Level 4 Qualification in Supporting Pupils’ Wellbeing Through Physical Education » 12/12/20 We know that the wellbeing of children and young people is just as important as their physical health. Go...
09 December 2020 afPE Free Webinar: Launch of the Level 4 Qualification in Supporting Pupils’ Wellbeing Through PE » 09/12/20 The Association for Physical Education (afPE) and Sports Leaders (SL) are delighted to announce the impending...
04 December 2020 December 2020 – afPE Health & Safety Update » 04/12/20 The final Health & Safety Update of 2020 features a round-up based on queries from members an...
01 December 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) DfE Guidance for Schools – Post Lockdown » 1/12/20 The Department for Education has confirmed with afPE that from tomorrow, when the lockdown has bee...
17 November 2020 Register for the Virtual ‘Schools & Academies Show’ – 17th to 20th November 2020 » 17/11/20 Due to the pandemic, the Schools & Academies Show is going ahead virtually from today until Friday....
10 November 2020 Joint Statement: Government guidance on extra-curricular sport during the lockdown » 0/11/20 The Youth Sport Trust, Sport and Recreation Alliance, ukactive and Association for Physical Education have com...
05 November 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Updated Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions » 05/11/20 The Association for Physical Education (afPE) has produced a new set of frequently asked que...
05 November 2020 afPE Free Webinar: ‘The Primary PE and sport premium – An update and orientation’ » 05/11/20 Last week the Department for Education published new guidance and draft conditi...
04 November 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) DfE Guidance – ‘Education and childcare settings: New National Restrictions from 5th November 2020’ » 04/11/20 The Department for Education has today published new guidance on educational and childcare set...
02 November 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Oak National Academy to launch new creative and practical subjects (including PE) from January 2021 » 02/11/20 Working with a diverse set of new partners and subject associations (including the Association for Physical E...
30 October 2020 Primary PE and Sport Premium: Updated Guidance, Grant Conditions and New Top Tips » 30/10/20 The Department for Education has today published updated guidance for schools in relati...
29 October 2020 afPE Member, Ian Roberts elected as Vice Chair of the English Schools’ Athletic Association » 29/10/20 We are delighted to share the news that afPE member, Ian Roberts has been elected as Vice Chair of the Engl...
29 October 2020 Register for the Virtual ‘Schools & Academies Show’ – 17th to 20th November 2020 » 29/10/20 Due to the pandemic, the Schools & Academies Show is going ahead virtually between the 17th – 20th...
23 October 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Updated Primary PE and Sport Premium Grant Conditions » 23/20/20 The Department for Education has today published updated grant conditions in regard...
20 October 2020 60% of schools haven’t claimed free period products » 20/10/20 Since the Government’s funding of free period products in schools launched in January, latest figures show 60%...
18 October 2020 BBC Breakfast: The Importance of Putting PE at Heart of School Life » 18/10/20 This morning, BBC Breakfas t featured a short film on the importance of Physical Education....
05 October 2020 Being Active Helps Students in School » 05/10/20 New data shows that students that are physically active report improvements to their schoolwork, behaviour a...
29 September 2020 Updated FAQs Document: COVID-19 and PESSPA in a School Setting » 29/09/20 To help support the teaching workforce, afPE has collated some of the frequently asked questions ...
28 September 2020 National Association for Primary Education: Rosemary Evans Bequest Award » 28/09/20 Are you a recently qualified early years or primary teacher (QTS gained since June 2019)? Are you keen to...
23 September 2020 New online resources launched to boost children’s physical activity in schools » 23/09/20 A new online platform featuring inspiring videos and resources for schools will launch today, to mark N...
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